Paul Mescalis on board to star opposite Washington, with Scott returning to the directors chair.
David Scarpa penned the script.
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are executive producing.
Denzel Washington, Ridley Scott and ‘Gladiator’Getty/Everett
Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max.
Mescal wont be replacing Crowes Maximus, whose character met his end in the original film.
Washingtons role is being kept under wraps.
Russell Crowe in 2000’s ‘Gladiator’Everett Collection
He is repped by WME.
